Precor EFX556 Manual De Usuario

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For the ideal “weight loss” range, your heart rate should be between 55% and
70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. It should never exceed 80% of your
maximum aerobic heart rate or go above your training zone. Refer to
Diagram 11 for your appropriate training zone.

When you maintain your heart rate between 70% and 85% of your maximum
aerobic heart rate, you are improving your overall cardiovascular/cardiorespi-
ratory fitness level. Maintaining your heart rate in either zone (weight loss or
cardiovascular) for 30 minutes or more on a regular basis (minimum 3 times a
week) provides the greatest benefits.

Manual mode lets you determine the resistance level which affects the effort
you put into your workout. As with other courses, when you complete the time
limit set for the course, the automatic cool-down period begins.

You can choose Manual mode in two different ways:

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pressing the Quick Start key at the Precor banner. Quick Start bypasses
the remaining selections and starts the Manual course. Default values
include a time limit of 30 minutes (or the Club setting, whichever is smaller),
150 lbs. (68 kg.) and an age of 0. The Smart Rate

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 display is inactive.

•

pressing  Enter  at the Precor banner. This causes the EFX to display
several Setup prompts. At the course prompt, select #1 — Manual course.

The Manual course profile appears as a flat line. Use the 

▼▲ 

keys or the

numeric keys to adjust the resistance level. (See page 24 for more information
on the different key’s function.) As you proceed with your workout, a blinking
cell represents your position on the course.

Diagram 11 Training Zones

HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE

RECOMMENDED TRAINING ZONE